Sony KDL-46D3550, KDL-40D3500, KDL-46D3500, KDL-40D3550 User Manual

3-280-663-11(1)

LCD Digital Colour TV

KDL-46D3550/46D3500 KDL-40D3550/40D3500

Operating Instructions

Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced with the same rating of fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with or ) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with the same rating of fuse, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 13 AMP FUSE at the distribution board. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug w ithout the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

FUSE

How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Notice for Digital TV function

• Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial signals are broadcast or where you have access to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2) cable service. Please confirm with your local dealer if you can receive a DVBT signal where you live or ask your cable provider if their DVB-C cable service is suitable for integrated operation with this TV.

• The cable provider may charge an additional fee for such services and you may be required to agree to their terms and conditions of business.

• Although this TV set follows DVB-T and DVB-C specifications, compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial and DVB-C digital cable broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.

• Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some countries/regions and DVB-C cable may not operate correctly with some providers.

For a list of compatible cable providers, refer to the support web site: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/

Disposal of the TV set

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling

equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help pr event potential negative consequen ces for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

of electrical and electronic

Trademark information

• is a registered trademark of the DVB Project

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

The illustrations used in this manual are of the KDL40D3500 unless otherwise stated.

Table of Contents

Start-up Guide 4

Safety information ..................................................................................................................... 8

Precautions .............................................................................................................................10

Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................11

Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ........................................................................ 12

Watching TV

Watching TV............................................................................................................................13

Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ..............................................15

Using the Digital Favourite list ........................................................................................ 17

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment............................................................................................... 18

Viewing pictures from the connected equipment ....................................................................20

Using HDMI control ................................................................................................................. 21

Using MENU Functions

Navigating through menus ......................................................................................................22

Picture menu ........................................................................................................................... 23

Sound menu............................................................................................................................25

Screen menu........................................................................................................................... 27

Set-up menu............................................................................................................................ 28

PC Settings menu ...................................................................................................................32

Analogue Set-up menu ...........................................................................................................33

Digital Set-up menu ........................................................................................................36

Additional Information

Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 39

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................41

: for digital channels only

Start-up Guide

To insert batteries into the remote

1: Checking the accessories

Mains lead (Type BF)* (1)

Coaxial cable (1)

Support belt (1) and screws (2)

Remote RM-ED009 (1)

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

* Do not remove the ferrite cores.

Push and lift the cover to open.

• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.

• Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries.

• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. Please consult your local authority.

• Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any kind onto it.

• Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.

2: Connecting an aerial/

3: Preventing the TV

Start-up Guide

cable/VCR

Connecting an aerial/cable

Terrestrial signal or cable

Coaxial cable (supplied)

Mains lead (supplied)

Connecting an aerial/cable and VCR

from toppling over

4: Bundling the cables

Mains lead (supplied)

Scart lead (not supplied)

Coaxial cable

(supplied)

Terrestrial signal

or cable

Coaxial cable (not supplied)

VCR

The hook of the cable holder can be opened from either sides depending on attaching position.

5: Performing the initial setup

3,4,6,7

4 Press F/f to select the country/region in

which you will operate the TV, then press

If the country/region which you want to use on the TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of a country/region.

Auto tuning the TV

5 Before you start auto tuning the TV, insert

a pre-recorded tape into the VCR connected to the TV (page 5) and start play back.

The video channel will be located and stored on the TV during auto tuning. If no VCR is connected to the TV, skip this step.

6 Press G/g to select “OK”, then press .

Selecting the language and country/ region

1 Connect the TV to your mains socket

(220-240 V AC, 50 Hz).

2 Press 1 on the top edge of the TV.

When you turn on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen.

3 Press F/f/G/g to select the language

displayed on the menu screens, then press

7 Press F/f to select “Antenna” or “Cable”,

then press .

If you select “Cable”, the screen for selecting the scan type appears. See “To tune the TV for digital cable connection” on page 7. The TV starts searching for all available digital channels, followed by all available analogue channels. This may take some time, so do not press any buttons on the TV or remote while proceeding.

If a message appears for you to confirm the aerial connection

No digital or analogue channels were found. Check all the aerial connections and press to start auto tuning again.

8 When the Programme Sorting menu

appears on the screen, follow the steps of “Programme Sorting” on page 33.

If you do not wish to change the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to next step.

9 Press MENU to exit.

The TV has now tuned in all the available channels.

When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or when selecting a region in which there are no digital broadcasts in step 4 (page 6), the time must be set after performing step 9.

To tune the TV for digital cable connection

1 Press F/f to select “Scan Type”, then

press .

2 Press F/f to select “Quick Scan” or “Full

Scan”, then press .

“Quick Scan”: Channels are tuned according to the cable provider’s information within the broadcast signal. The recommended setting for “Frequency”, “Network ID” and “Symbol Rate” is “Auto” unless your cable provider has supplied actual values to use. “Quick Scan” is recommended for fast tuning when this is supported by your cable provider. “Full Scan”: All available channels are tuned and stored. This procedure may take some time. This option is recommended when “Quick Scan” is not supported by your cable provider. For further information about supported cable providers, refer to the support web site: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/

3 Press G/g/f to select “Start”, then press

The TV starts searching for channels. Do not press any buttons on the TV or remote.

Some cable providers do not support “Quick Scan”. If no channels are detected using “Quick Scan”, perform “Full Scan”.

Detaching the stand from the TV

Do not remove the stand for any reason other than to wallmount the TV or to attach the optional TV stand.

Start-up Guide

Safety information

Installation/Set-up

Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries.

Installation

• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains socket.

• Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.

• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall installations.

• For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use Sony accessories, including: – Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500 – TV stand SU-FL300M

Transporting

• Before transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables.

• Two or three people are needed to transport a large TV set.

• When transporting the TV set by hand, hold it as shown on the right. Do not put stress on the LCD panel.

• When lifting or moving the TV set, hold it firmly from the bottom.

• When transporting the TV set, do not subject it to jolts or excessive vibration.

• When transporting the TV set for repairs or when moving, pack it using the original carton and packing material.

Be sure to hold the bottom of the panel, not the front part.

Ventilation

• Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet.

• Leave space around the TV set as shown below.

• It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wallmount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

Installed on the wall

30 cm

10 cm 10 cm

10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

Installed with stand

30 cm

10 cm 10 cm 6 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt or dust: – Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down,

backwards, or sideways.

– Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a

closet.

– Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains,

or items such as newspapers, etc.

– Do not install the TV set as shown below.

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall Wall

Mains lead

Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:

– Connect the TV set using a three-wire grounding type

mains plug to a mains socket with a protective earthing

connection. – Use only Sony mains leads, not those of other brands. – Insert the plug fully into the mains socket. – Operate the TV set on a 220-240 V AC supply only. – When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead

for your safety and take care not to catch your feet on

the cables. – Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before

working on or moving the TV set. – Keep the mains lead away from heat sources. – Unplug the mains plug and clean it regularly. If the plug

is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its

insulation may deteriorate, which could result in a fire.

Notes

• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.

• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The core conductors may be exposed or broken.

• Do not modify the mains lead.

• Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

• Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the mains lead.

• Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.

• Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.

When not in use

• If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and safety reasons.

• As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to disconnect the TV set completely.

• However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV set to be left in standby to work correctly.

For children

• Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.

• Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they are not mistakenly swallowed.

If the following problems occur...

Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any of the following problems occur. Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by qualified service personnel.

When:

– Mains lead is damaged. – Poor fitting of mains socket. – TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having

something thrown at it.

– Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the

cabinet.

Prohibited Usage

Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may malfunction and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.

Location:

Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable locations, near water, rain, moisture or smoke.

Environment:

Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects may enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration, near flammable objects (candles, etc). The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.

Situation:

Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed, or with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and aerial during lightning storms.

Broken pieces:

• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury.

• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.

Precautions

Viewing the TV

• View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light or during long period of time, strains your eyes.

• When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

LCD Screen

• Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction.

• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may be damaged.

• If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.

• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

• The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use. This is not a malfunction.

• The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal and mercury. The fluorescent tubes used in this TV set also contain mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.

Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of the TV set

Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from mains socket before cleaning. To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, observe the following precautions.

• To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.

• Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.

• When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as to prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table stand.

Optional Equipment

Keep optional components or any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.

Overview of the remote

1 "/1 – TV standby

Turns the TV on and off from standby mode.

2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 26) 3 Coloured buttons (page 14, 15, 17) 4 / – Input select / Text hold

• In TV mode (page 20): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets.

• In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Holds the current page.

5 F/f/G/g/ (page 13, 22) 6 TOOLS (page 14, 20)

Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments according to the source and screen format.

7 MENU (page 22) 8 THEATRE

You can set Theatre Mode on or off. When Theatre Mode is set to on, the optimum audio output (if the TV is connected with an audio system using an HDMI cable) and picture quality for film-based contents are automatically set.

9 Number buttons

• In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter the second and third digit quickly.

• In Analogue Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page.

0 – Previous channel

Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).

qa PROG +/-/ /

• In TV mode (page 13): Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.

• In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Selects the next ( ) or previous ( ) page.

qs % – Mute (page 13, 20) qd 2 +/- – Volume (page 20) qf / – Text (page 13)

• The number 5, PROG + and A/B buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV.

• If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also turned off.

qg DIGITAL – Digital mode (page 13) qh ANALOG – Analogue mode (page 13) qj RETURN /

Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.

qk – EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 15) ql – Picture freeze (page 13)

Freezes the TV picture.

w; – Screen mode (page 14) wa / – Info / Text reveal

• In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being watched.

• In analogue mode: Displays information such as current channel number and screen format.

• In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz).

Overview of the TV buttons and indicators

1 (page 22) 2 / – Input select / OK

• In TV mode (page 20): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets.

• In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirms the setting.

3 2 +/-/ /

• In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume.

• In TV menu: Moves through the options right ( ) or left ( ).

4 PROG +/-/ /

• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.

• In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or down ( ).

5 1 – Power

Turns the TV on or off.

To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug from the mains.

6 Light sensor (page 31) 7 – Picture Off / Timer indicator

• Lights up in green when the picture is switched off (page 30).

• Lights up in orange when the timer is set (page 30).

8 1 – Standby indicator

Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.

9 " – Power / Timer REC programme indicator

• Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.

• Lights up in orange when the timer recording is set (page 15).

• Lights up in red during the timer recording.

0 Remote control sensor

• Receives IR signals from the remote.

• Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected.

Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead while the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or may cause the TV to malfunction.

Watching TV

To select a digital channel using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 15.

In digital mode

An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner.

: Interactive service is available (Digital Text)

: Radio service

: Scrambled/Subscription service

: Multiple audio languages available

: Subtitles available

: Subtitles available for the hearing impaired

: Recommended minimum age for current

programme (from 4 to 18 years)

: Parental Lock

c (in red):

Additional operations

To Press

Freeze the picture (Picture freeze)

Access the Programme index table (in analogue mode only)

Current programme is being recorded

. Press once to remove the small screen, then press again to return to normal TV mode.

This function is not available for a PC input source.

To select an analogue channel,

F/f, then press .

press

Watching TV

1 Press 1 on the top edge of the TV to turn

on the TV.

When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the TV front panel is red), press "/1 on the remote to turn on the TV.

2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode, or

press ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.

The channels available vary depending on the mode.

3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to

select a TV channel.

To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the second and third digits quickly.

Access the Digital Favourites (in digital mode only)

Mute the sound %.

Turn on the TV without sound from standby mode

For details, see page 17.

Press again to restore.

To access Digital Text

Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text service. Digital Text offers graphically rich contents, compared to Analogue Text. Select a digital channel which provides Digital Text, then press /. When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text channel, select this channel to access Digital Text. To navigate through Digital Text, follow the instructions on the screen.

Continued

To exit Digital Text, press RETURN. To move around, press F/f/G/g. To select items, press and the number buttons. To access shortcuts, press the coloured buttons.

To access Analogue Text

In analogue mode, press /. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No Text (exit the Text service) To select a page, press the number buttons or / . To hold a page, press / . To reveal hidden information, press / .

When four coloured items appear at the bottom of the Text page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to access pages quickly and easily. Press the corresponding coloured button to access the page.

To change the screen format manually to suit the broadcast

Press repeatedly to select the desired screen format.

Smart*

Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an imitation wide screen effect. The 4:3 picture is stretched to fill the screen.

4:3

Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts (e.g. non-wide screen TV) in the correct proportions.

Wide

Displays wide screen (16:9) broadcasts in the correct proportions.

14:9*

Displays 14:9 broadcasts in the correct proportions. As a result, black border areas are visible on the screen.

* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.

• You cannot select “4:3” or “14:9” for HD signal source pictures.

• You cannot use this function while the digital banner is displayed.

• Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom of the picture may not be visible in “Smart”. In such a case, you can select “Vertical Size” using the “Screen” menu and adjust vertical size to make it visible.

• When “Auto Format” is set to “On”, the TV will automatically select the best mode to suit the broadcast (page 27).

• You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting “Smart” (50Hz), “Zoom” or “14:9”. Press up or down (e.g. to read subtitles) (except 720p and 1080i).

• Select “Smart” or “Zoom” to adjust for 720p or 1080i source pictures with edge portions cut off.

F/f to move

Using the Tools menu

Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing a TV programme.

Options Description

Close Closes the Tools menu.

Picture Mode See page 23.

Sound Mode See page 25.

Speaker See page 29.

Audio Language (in digital mode only)

Subtitle Setting (in digital mode only)

i Volume Adjusts the volume of the

See page 37.

headphones.

Zoom*

Displays cinemascopic (letter box format) broadcasts in the correct proportions.

Sleep Timer See page 30.

Power Saving See page 30.

Auto Clock Set (in analogue mode only)

System Information (in digital mode only)

Allows you to switch to digital mode and obtain the time.

Displays the system information screen.

+ 30 hidden pages